The objective of this particular managed lanes project was to investigate the complex and interrelated issues surrounding the safe and efficient operation of managed lanes and to develop a managed lanes handbook to help TxDOT make informed planning, design, and operational decisions when considering these facilities for their jurisdiction.

Some questions that this project helped answer include:

Planning Managed Lanes Facilities

• What are the operational options available for a managed lane facility?
• How does an intended user group(s) affect its design and operations?
• What defines a successful managed lane project?
• How can I fund and finance a managed lane project?
• How do I market a managed lane project to help make it a success?
• How do I integrate other key agencies (transit, toll, law enforcement, etc.) into a managed lane project to help overcome institutional issues and barriers?
• Are there any interim or temporary uses for a managed lane facility?

Designing Managed Lanes Facilities

• How do I design a managed lane facility to handle a selected user group?
• How can I design a facility to be flexible for future needs?
• What safety issues do I need to be aware of when designing a facility?
• What interoperability issues do I need to be aware of when designing a facility?
• What information do users need to make decisions about using a managed lane facility?
• What approaches to delivering user information can be used to provide that information appropriately?

Operating Managed Lanes Facilities

• What is the best way to enforce a managed lane facility?
• How do I handle incidents on a managed lane facility?
• What staff do I need to manage a managed lane facility and what training do they need?
• How do I evaluate and monitor a managed lane facility to determine success?